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Lillie Bell Crumedy was born on Feb. 18, 1923, to the late Calvin and Cordelia Burrell. On Tuesday, Feb. 11, an angel quietly came and moved her into the Gates of Heaven. Lillie Bell accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized into the faith of the Lord.

Lillie Bell was married to the late D.C. Crumedy until the Lord called him home.

Lillie Bell lived in New Orleans and retired from the New Orleans School Board.

Lillie Bell leaves to cherish her memories: a son, Dophas Crumedy; sisters, Rosa Lean Abram and Ora Mae Peters; granddaughters, Annette, Darlene and Tracy Crumedy, and Leslie and Michelle Holmes; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, siblings and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m. at the Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Angie, with the Rev. Sidney Burns officiating. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment will be in the Pilgrim Rest Cemetery.

Cook-Richmond Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.